Lindberghs' Departure Sparks National Dismay and Plans Abroad
Col. Charles A Lindbergh and his wife Ann Morrow Lindbergh flee to Europe with their son Jon to escape threats and publicity. They may lease Villa Chateau Gloria at Cap Ferrat for up to three years, seeking a safe haven away from the United States. The move follows the kidnaping of their first child and stirs national unease over security and the Hauptmann case.
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Press Of Nation Views Lindbergh Exile As National Disgrace
Editorial reaction across major papers condemns the Lindberghs' self expatriation as humiliating and a failure of protection. New York Herald-Tribune and others decry sensationalism and political meddling by Gov. Hoffman, urging accountability for the dangers faced by Col. Lindbergh and family.
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Ohio Weather: Fair Tonight then Colder and Snow Likely
A brief Ohio forecast notes generally fair skies and colder conditions tonight. Wednesday turns mostly cloudy with a chance of light snow, followed by warmer air in the southwest portion.
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Ohio
Pope Pius laments new war threats and persecutions
In Vatican City on December 24 Pope Pius spoke sadly of threats of new wars and denounced persecution of Catholics in Mexico and Germany. Receiving 30 Cardinals, he distributed encyclicals dated December 20 and urged a universal charity beyond borders, stressing priesthood concerns and a Christian commandment of love.
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Relief Officials Favor Stand Against County Relief Plan
County relief officials from Elyria Lorain Oberlin and other areas met with county commissioners to oppose a proposed county relief organization. They argued against unnecessary relief money for case workers and supported naming a single county relief director to coordinate efforts while federal officials threaten to withdraw surplus commodities if the seven member group is not created.
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Oberlin
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Ethiopian Priests And Italian Prelates Kneel Side By Side
In Bethlehem Ethiopian priests and Italian prelates knelt with world pilgrims at the Church of the Nativity as tensions shadow the holy night. War rumors and ethnic strains unsettle the festival while vendors peddle trinkets and the city awaits midnight bells and processions.
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Eight Trucks Deliver Bags Of Good Things To Eat
Elyria residents received Christmas dinners through a Not an Empty Stocking campaign. Eight trucks carried bags with all makings for a complete meal to about 250 needy families. Volunteers including police and firemen, Salvation Army workers, and committee members filled and loaded the bags at Salvation Army HQ on Broad Street, with donated trucks from local firms.
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Hundreds Of New Toys For 900 Elyria Children Tomorrow
Christmas toy project by the Knights of Columbus delivers 900 new toys to needy Elyria families. Trucks brought the gifts this morning and early afternoon, with varieties for boys and girls including wagons sleds trains and dolls. Children await unwrapping while organizers ensure age and sex appropriate selections.
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Mild White Christmas Forecast for Ohio
Ohio likely to experience a mild white Christmas with a carpet of several inches in places and temperatures just below freezing. The U S Weather Bureau predicts moderately cold conditions on Christmas day with light snow possible. Icy roads slowed travel and a coasting accident claimed the life of 12 year old Virginia Caron in Cincinnati.
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Elyria mail carrier Clayton Rhodes dies after short illness
Clayton A. Rhodes a 47 year old Elyria mail carrier for 21 years died at Elyria Clinic at 3 30 pm after a short illness He lived at 908 Walnut street Born November 16 1888 in Russia Township He was a member of Second Congregational Church Odd Fellows and National Letter Carriers Association Survived by wife Mabel two daughters Mary and Marian and son Richard A brother and a sister also survive Funeral services 3 30 pm Thursday at Taylor Funeral Home Rev A E Kemp officiating Six uniformed Elyria letter carriers to serve as pallbearers Interment Ridge Hill Memorial Park
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No Rush For Auto Tags This Year
Lorain County deputy registrars note December ends with light tag buyers this year as Christmas duties reduce rush. 1936 plates go on sale March 1 and may be used from March 10. Passenger car fees are seven dollars up to 25 horsepower, ten dollars for 25 to 31 HP, and sixteen dollars above 31 HP. truck fees unchanged.
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Lorain County
Friebolin resigns from Kent State board
Carl Friebolin of Cleveland resigns from the Kent State University Board of Trustees. Governor Davey received the resignation today. The vacancy takes effect once a successor is appointed.
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No Paper Tomorrow Observed Christmas Day by Chronicle-Telegram
The Chronicle-Telegram will not publish tomorrow for Christmas Day. Employees and their families will observe the holiday with others.
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E H S Choirs and Brass Quartet Plan Evening Carols
Elyria High School senior and junior choirs and a brass quartet will perform Christmas carols tonight at 9 30 p.m. from the Y M C A roof, weather permitting. Directors J Martin Beck leads the groups with trumpets William Lersch Russell Dean trombone Clyde Miller and bass Nick Marsho providing accompaniment.
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William Lersch
Russell Dean
Clyde Miller
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Wakeman Couple Severely Hurt In Icy Ohio Crash
Mr and Mrs George Stoll of Wakeman were injured when their car skidded on an icy road eight miles northwest of West Jefferson near Columbus. They planned to winter in Daytona Florida but the crash left them with fractured ribs facial abrasions and a broken shoulder. They were taken to Norwalk Hospital and reported resting comfortably.
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Fremont Man to Observe 100th Birthday On Christmas Day
Fremont, O. December 24. Civil War veteran Capt Wanson R Bowlus turns 100 on Christmas Day with a quiet home celebration hosted by his son Willis M Bowlus in Fremont. Born December 25, 1835, he recalls a village then called Lower Sandusky near Fort Stephenson and notes politics of voting the Republican ticket straight for Lincoln to Hoover.
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City And County Employees Get Pay In Advance
Elyria city and Lorain County workers received an early Christmas payday totaling about 20 000. About 4 225 goes to 190 mothers with pensions. City payroll near 6 200, county total around 14 000 including pensions. County office holders also received advance checks. regular paydays are the 1st and 16th.
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President and Mrs Roosevelt Busy Santa Clauses at White House
President and Mrs Roosevelt spent Christmas Eve delivering joy to children at a downtown theater and later greeted staff at the White House. Buzzie Dall and Anna Eleanor remain in New York, while Mrs Boettiger and her husband miss the festivities. The couple planned a 2:30 pm staff party in the East Room with gifts for each family, a 5 pm lighting of the Lafayette Square Christmas tree, and a nationwide broadcast of the ceremonies.
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